With the weather finally starting to cooperate, luring us out and about, we thought it would be a great time to highlight some of the amazing entertainment venues and activities we are fortunate to have in downtown Huntsville. As we started outlining some of our favorite venues, we quickly realized whether you are looking for a family friendly option or a place to hang with the guys, the possibilities have grown exponentially over the past few years! MUSIC VENUES Humphrey’s Bar and Grill: A downtown staple, Humphrey’s is the perfect location to hear live music any day of the week from acoustic folk to rock-n-roll. No better patio to lounge and listen on a beautiful day. We wish them...
One of the most frequent questions we get at the shop is how to properly polish, shine and care for your new shoes. (Or even breathe a bit of life back into your old ones!) Often perceived as daunting, difficult, time-consuming or complicated, it seems that the art of shoe shining is becoming more and more a thing of the past. So, we asked our in-house shoe shine care expert, Steven Gaffin, to sit down with us and to share some of his top tips for proper shoe shining and polishing. Q: Why should you polish your shoes regularly? A: Hands down, regular shoe polishing and maintenance increases the life of your shoes. Furthermore, it preserves the leather from the elements of wear and...
While traditionally, most developments in the history of menswear have been strictly in regards to design and style choices: the width of a lapel, the cut of a trouser, the leg opening of a jean. Modern designers are now starting to explore innovations in fabric technology and performance as well! A garment made out of these innovative new fabrics can impact not only a garment's functionality, but also its comfort and longevity. Each year these trends continue to move toward fabrics that last longer, perform better and have a sense of natural protection embedded in them. Fabrics that appear feathery light, appealing to the touch and move with you throughout the day. This year, our new spring collection is filled with these new innovated fabrics...
Choosing new brands to bring to the shop can be overwhelming. At the shows we attend each season there are hundreds upon hundreds of retailers with their product lines on display. Entire convention centers filled to the brim with menswear. But in the midst of all of that, the thing that stands out, the thing that really resonates with us is passion, history, heritage and family. Things that our newest leather goods line, Martin Dingman, has in spades. "Over 30 years ago, while living in North Texas, Martin had the inspiration to build a family company on the foundation of quality, heritage, and his Refined Country Style. The goal…. to become the best, not the biggest. Constantly striving to create the...
We are thrilled to have our very talented friend Kelly Butler with K Butler Interiors to guest blog this month. She has graciously outlined a few tips for our readers on how to create the perfect masculine space – one you will want to spend time in and share with others along the way! Whether you are working on a new bachelor pad, a relaxing space to watch football with the guys, a sophisticated study to unwind at the end of the day, or a handsome bar area to enjoy a nighttime cocktail - these tips can help ensure your space is well appointed and one to remember. 1. Don’t be afraid of dark colors Bold, distinguished colors are an...
